Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 70cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is 185kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 185kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 70cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Cheval Liberte Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 970kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 2070mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3800mm |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal height | - | 2380mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Cheval Liberte Touring XL. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Touring XL if...
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) longer inside
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 70cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is 185kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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